News & Press Releases - MCU Open-Source Platforms - 5

Open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software, mini & microcomputers.

41. MicroZed prototyping platform teams with Arduino
    MCU Open-Source Platforms Arduino Avnet MicroZed
    Susan Nordyk EDN Prototypes developed with the Avnet MicroZed carrier card kit combine the MicroZed system-on-module (SOM) with the large ecosystem of Arduino shields for use in such applications as industrial control, remote sensing, embedded ...
    Aug 11, 2015
42. ¼-size Arduino board packs full-size punch + on-board LiPo charge/mgmt
    MCU Open-Source Platforms Arduino Qduino Mini
    Lee Goldberg EDN The Qduino Mini embedded processor board which made its debut on Kickstarter earlier this week will make it easier than ever for Arduino enthusiasts to design and build compact, battery-powered projects. Despite its compact 1 in ...
    Mar 16, 2015

43. Raspberry Pi 2 Goes Quad Core
    MCU Open-Source Platforms Element 14 Raspberry Pi 2
    William Wong Electronic Design The Raspberry Pi 2 has arrived. It is a major improvement over the Raspberry Pi B+ that provided a new layout four USB ports along with an HDMI and 10/100 Ethernet port. The Raspberry Pi 2 (Figure 1) includes the same ...
    Feb 12, 2015
44. Infineon Accelerates Arduino Projects with Dedicated RGB Lighting Shields and Motor Control Shields for Arduino
    Microcontrollers MCU Open-Source Platforms Microcontrollers Usage Light Power Arduino Infineon RGB LED Lighting Shield DC Motor Control Shield XMC1100 Boot Kit
    Infineon Technologies announced two shields for the Arduino design community. The shields target two important applications: RGB lighting and motor control. Both Shields are compatible to Arduino Uno R3 and can be combined with the XMC1100 Boot Kit ...
    Feb 10, 2015
45. Flexible, Mobile-Ready, Wi-Fi Solution for M2M and IOT Applications on Raspberry Pi
    Wireless MCU Open-Source Platforms Lantronix xPico Wi-Fi
    Lantronix has now enabled easy integration of its xPico® Wi-Fi embedded device server with the popular Raspberry Pi® single board computer all in an simple, easy-to-use pluggable expansion board. Now developers can enjoy a robust and ...
    Jan 11, 2015
46. FTDI Chip Unveils Daughter Cards Supporting its Arduino-Compatible EVE Development Boards
    MCU Open-Source Platforms Arduino FTDI VI800A-TTLU VI800A-ETH VI800A-PoE VI800A-N485U VI800A-232U VI800A-RELAY
    Enabling a more expansive choice of connectivity options to be utilized Following on from the release of its VM800P development platforms, which facilitate more advanced human machine interface (HMI) implementation using its innovative Embedded ...
    Oct 30, 2014
47. ARM Announces Device Platform and Free OS to Accelerate Internet of Things Deployment
    MCU Open-Source Platforms CAD & Software ARM
    ARM has announced a new software platform and free operating system to simplify and speed up the creation and deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The ARM mbed IoT Device Platform has been built around open standards and will bring ...
    Oct 5, 2014
48. Arduino and Atmel Launch Secure Wi-Fi Connectivity for All Arduino Platforms
    Wireless MCU Open-Source Platforms Arduino Atmel Arduino Arduino Wi-Fi Shield 101
    Arduino and Atmel Launch Secure Wi-Fi Connectivity for All Arduino Platforms; Enables Unlimited Possibilities for Smart, Connected IoT Devices Arduino LLC and Atmel Corporation announced the Arduino Wi-Fi Shield 101, a shield that enables rapid ...
    Sep 29, 2014
49. Imagination Takes On Raspberry Pi
    MCU Open-Source Platforms Imagination Creator CI20
    Nick Flaherty EE Times Does the electronics industry need another low cost development board? After all, we already have nearly 1.5 m Raspberry Pi $25 boards shipped worldwide, as well as a plethora of Arduino and Beagle boards. There's even the ...
    Sep 3, 2014
50. Microsoft launches microcomputer to compete with Raspberry Pi
    MCU Open-Source Platforms Microsoft Sharks Cove
    By Nicolette Emmino Electronic Products It’s been over two years now that we have come to know and love the inexpensive microcomputer called the Raspberry Pi. Now Microsoft has launched a (bit more expensive) version of a DIY computer like ...
    Aug 6, 2014